CVE-2018-20247

Name: CVE-2018-20247
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-12-24T18:29:00.303+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 54.49%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-20247 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In Foxit Quick PDF Library (all versions prior to 16.12), issue where loading a malformed or malicious PDF containing a recursive page tree structure using the LoadFromFile, LoadFromString or LoadFromStream functions results in a stack overflow.. EPSS estimates a 54.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Foxit Quick PDF Library (all versions prior to 16.12), issue where loading a malformed or malicious PDF containing a recursive page tree structure using the LoadFromFile, LoadFromString or LoadFromStream functions results in a stack overflow.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

54.49%

98.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Foxitsoftware	Quick Pdf Library	< 16.12

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106306Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106306Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 24, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-20247?

How severe is CVE-2018-20247?

CVE-2018-20247 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 54.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-20247?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST